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Tara A. Nielsen DO, MPH

Assistant Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology

Areas of Expertise

  • Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
  • General Gynecology
  • General Obstetrics
  • Gynecology
  • Obstetrics
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases
  • Uterine Fibroids

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Master of Public Health - Des Moines University, 2011
  • Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine - Des Moines University, 2012
  • Residency - Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 2016

Board Certifications

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology - American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2019

Patient Comments

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Dr Nielsen is the ABSOLUTE BEST! She is kind, attentive, professional and very smart. I tell everyone they should become her patient!
September 15, 2026
Dr. Tara Nielsen is amazing! She's so kind, and never makes me feel like she's in a rush.
September 11, 2026
Dr Tara Nielsen took so much amazing care and attention. I felt completely taken care of, safe and room for my questions to be answered! What an incredible doctor, very grateful to have found her for my pregnancy journey!
September 9, 2026
Tara was amazing. I didn't realize at the time but I was having a migraine and was physically and mentally very uncomfortable. Tara did everything to help me feel comfortable not only for my exam but with myself.
August 22, 2026
Dr Nelson can not be thanked enough. She was so kind, listening and caring.
August 20, 2026
This is the first time I have seen this provider. She is great and I felt very well taken care of.
August 13, 2026
Dr. Tara Anne Nielsen is a great doctor in all respects. She has always been very caring and takes time to make sure all issues are covered.
July 31, 2026
Dr. Nielsen is an amazing provider. I have been seeing her for years. She is always concerned, and gives me my options and tells me the pros and cons of each. I would highly recommend her and I have.
July 26, 2026
I always feel seen by Dr. Nielsen. I have struggled with postpartum depression and she has been a huge support for me
July 21, 2026